Steelers to receive sixth-round draft pick for trade of Ross Cockrell

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded cornerback Ross Cockrell to the New York Giants before the start of the 2017 season. The terms of the trade were to be based on Cockrell’s performance. And according to Bob Labriola of the team’s official site, Pittsburgh will receiver the Giants’ sixth-round pick.

Cockrell played in all 16 games in 2017 for the Giants. He ended up with nine starts, 50 total tackles and three interceptions. Cockrell found himself replaceable when the Steelers began a transition to more man coverage.

The Steelers brought in four new cornerbacks in 2017, Coty Sensabaugh, Mike Hilton, Joe Haden and Cam Sutton to help with the transition. Results were mixed. Either way, the 2018 draft class is deep so Pittsburgh should be able to put this extra pick to good use.